Our Impact

More Than A Program.
A Movement.

Rising Sons Leadership Academy exists to develop boys and young men into confident, disciplined, emotionally intelligent leaders. Every session, every mentor, every conversation builds toward a generation of future builders, fathers, professionals, and community leaders.

A Rising Sons leadership session in progress

What Impact Looks Like

Real Boys.
Real Growth.

Every cohort builds the kind of leadership young men carry into school, family, and community. We measure impact in voice, confidence, discipline, and the quiet moments where a young man begins to see himself as a leader.

By The Numbers

The Measure Of
A Movement.

Every number here is a real young man, a real family, and a real session. This is the reach of the movement so far, and it grows with every cohort.

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Boys And Young Men Served

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Leadership Sessions Facilitated

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Mentors And Facilitators Engaged

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Families Impacted

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Virtual Cohorts Hosted

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Books And Resources Explored

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Community Partnerships

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States Reached Across The U.S.

Updated as the academy grows. Every number represents a real young man and a real family.

Voices Of The Movement

Stories From
The Community.

Parent

My son has developed an independent reading schedule since joining Mr. Crawford's virtual summer book club. His involvement has added a level of accountability for his reading during this extended time without classroom instruction. Thank you for creating a reading community for our boys and young men.

Rosalyn H.

Mother of a Foundations Member

Parent

My son is in both the reading and writing clubs. He's developed relationships with the cohorts and now has friends from across the country. He looks forward to seeing them each week.

Lisa S.

Mother of an Emerging Leaders Member

Parent

My son is very curious about civil rights issues, and I'm grateful he gets to engage with his peers on this topic, with Mr. Crawford as a guide. He sometimes gets lethargic with his school's distance learning, but he has so much energy and excitement about book club.

Maureen D.

Mother of an Advancing Leaders Member

Growth In Action

Eight Areas Where
Boys and Young Men Are Growing.

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Leadership

Identity, presence, and the mindset of a leader.

02

Confidence

Unshakeable self belief built through preparation.

03

Communication

Public speaking, writing, and presence.

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Discipline

Daily structures that produce consistency.

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Emotional Intelligence

Self awareness, empathy, and connection.

06

Brotherhood

Accountability and lifelong bonds.

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Identity

Knowing who he is and what he stands for.

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Purpose

A clear sense of why and what is next.

Generational Impact

We Are Building
The Next Generation Of
Leaders, Mentors, Fathers,
And Builders.

Today's young men become tomorrow's professionals, husbands, fathers, and community builders. Rising Sons exists to make sure they are prepared, equipped, and surrounded by brotherhood when that day comes.

Join The Movement

Three Ways To
Be Part Of This.

Join Rising Sons

Enroll your son in the leadership development experience built for his stage of growth.

Begin Enrollment

Become A Mentor

Invest your experience in the next generation of leaders. We are building a mentor pipeline.

Mentor With Us

Partner With Us

Schools, sponsors, and community organizations ready to invest in young men.

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